Sidley Austin LLP
Security Operations Manager
Sidley Austin LLP, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Security Operations Manager
Recruiting Location:
US-IL-ChicagoDepartment:
Information TechnologySummary
This is a hands-on technical, team management position accountable for security administration inclusive of Firewalls, Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Logging/SIEM, Anti-Virus and Vulnerability Management technologies. The incumbent will also have responsibility for the supervision of all individuals assigned to their team.Duties and Responsibilities
Deploy and support security operations tools, processes and procedures to ensure the continuous delivery of a secure computing environment across the enterprise.Manage network based security components including firewalls and Secure Access Secure Edge solutions.Lead/participate in security incident management, as necessary.Lead the Security Operations team ensuring the development of team work plans, assigning tasks and projects to team members, managing team work flow and tracking overall project status and goal achievement.Manage the recruitment, hiring, development and performance oversight of Security Operations team members.Manage the teams' change and problem resolution activities with an emphasis on timely delivery/resolution.Provide continuous improvement through methods such as root cause analysis to improve efficiencies and resolve problems.Partner with other teams to evolve policies and procedures in response to changing business, industry and organizational needs.Manage inventories and manage and/or provide input to annual budget.Develop and propose technical solutions and other materials to various teams within the organization.Communicate and collaborate effectively with peers, management, vendors, and other stakeholders to meet goals.Draft and implement critical processes and procedures based on industry best practices. Define, document and measure attainment of service level objectives. Drive the documentation of processes and procedures.Provide support afterhours, when necessary, and respond to afterhours requests via Blackberry.Personally execute hands-on project/process steps relating to the implementation and ongoing administration of the security infrastructure.Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Education and/or Experience:Required:A minimum of 3 years of experience in a team leadership role accountable for security administration with experience in deploying and supporting encryption, antivirus, anti-intrusion and authentication tools and processes in a Microsoft Windows / Cisco networked environment.A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience supporting firewalls and other security tools: SIEM/Logging, CASB (or SASE platforms), DLP, Anti-virus or EDR solutions, MFA platforms, and Vulnerability Management solutions.Strong commitment to process and policy adherence.Ability to visualize and deliver technical solutions in response to business needs.Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills.Strong service orientation.Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills - written and verbal.Strong team player with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and management.Preferred:Experience in a 24x7, multinational and multicultural environment.Experience with Directory Services such as Entra, Active Directory, LDAP, or Okta Universal Directory.Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.CISSP Certification.Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or other relevant area of study.Other Skills and Abilities:The following will also be required of the successful candidate:Strong organizational skills.Strong attention to detail.Good judgment.Strong interpersonal communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others.Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.Able to work under pressure.Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Recruiting Location:
US-IL-ChicagoDepartment:
Information TechnologySummary
This is a hands-on technical, team management position accountable for security administration inclusive of Firewalls, Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Logging/SIEM, Anti-Virus and Vulnerability Management technologies. The incumbent will also have responsibility for the supervision of all individuals assigned to their team.Duties and Responsibilities
Deploy and support security operations tools, processes and procedures to ensure the continuous delivery of a secure computing environment across the enterprise.Manage network based security components including firewalls and Secure Access Secure Edge solutions.Lead/participate in security incident management, as necessary.Lead the Security Operations team ensuring the development of team work plans, assigning tasks and projects to team members, managing team work flow and tracking overall project status and goal achievement.Manage the recruitment, hiring, development and performance oversight of Security Operations team members.Manage the teams' change and problem resolution activities with an emphasis on timely delivery/resolution.Provide continuous improvement through methods such as root cause analysis to improve efficiencies and resolve problems.Partner with other teams to evolve policies and procedures in response to changing business, industry and organizational needs.Manage inventories and manage and/or provide input to annual budget.Develop and propose technical solutions and other materials to various teams within the organization.Communicate and collaborate effectively with peers, management, vendors, and other stakeholders to meet goals.Draft and implement critical processes and procedures based on industry best practices. Define, document and measure attainment of service level objectives. Drive the documentation of processes and procedures.Provide support afterhours, when necessary, and respond to afterhours requests via Blackberry.Personally execute hands-on project/process steps relating to the implementation and ongoing administration of the security infrastructure.Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Education and/or Experience:Required:A minimum of 3 years of experience in a team leadership role accountable for security administration with experience in deploying and supporting encryption, antivirus, anti-intrusion and authentication tools and processes in a Microsoft Windows / Cisco networked environment.A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience supporting firewalls and other security tools: SIEM/Logging, CASB (or SASE platforms), DLP, Anti-virus or EDR solutions, MFA platforms, and Vulnerability Management solutions.Strong commitment to process and policy adherence.Ability to visualize and deliver technical solutions in response to business needs.Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills.Strong service orientation.Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills - written and verbal.Strong team player with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and management.Preferred:Experience in a 24x7, multinational and multicultural environment.Experience with Directory Services such as Entra, Active Directory, LDAP, or Okta Universal Directory.Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.CISSP Certification.Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or other relevant area of study.Other Skills and Abilities:The following will also be required of the successful candidate:Strong organizational skills.Strong attention to detail.Good judgment.Strong interpersonal communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others.Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.Able to work under pressure.Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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